Transfusion of blood and blood products helps in saving millions of lives every year
during emergencies such as accidents, conflicts, natural disasters, and childbirth etc. It also helps
patients suffering from life-threatening conditions to live longer and with better quality of life.

Donation of blood also supports complex medical and surgical procedures. To raise awareness for
the need of safe blood and blood products & to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving
gifts of blood, World Blood Donor Day has been observed on June 14 annually since 2004.

The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune which is a registered non-profit,
non-government community organization formed by the Manipuri professionals working in
/retired from the Central Government or Maharashtra Government or other reputed Institutions
based in and around Pune, has organized a blood donation camp on Sunday, the 10th July, 2016 at
Club House, Ravi Park, Wanorie as a part of its annual social outreach program.

The camp witnessed active participation from the enthusiastic family members of AMAND and other well
wishers who volunteered to donate 40 units of blood for this noble cause after passing through
preliminary medical tests like Blood Pressure, Haemoglobin level, Blood Group, weight-check
etc.

Donated blood can be used as a whole, or separated into its component parts like red blood
cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, and other substances as required and save many lives by
treating a wide range of diseases. A single unit of blood can be used to benefit several patients.

After due deliberation, AMAND Pune decided to donate our precious bloods to the
Thalassemia Society of Pune Chapter. Thalassemia is a form of inherited autosomal recessive
blood disorder characterized by abnormal formation of haemoglobin that causes the weakening as
well as the destruction of red blood cells (RBC) due to improper oxygen transport.

This noble
mission aims to save children affected with thalassemia who needs a special care & regular blood
transfusion. Thalassemia major needs blood transfusion once in 2-4 weeks. The camp has helped
general public in gaining awareness about thalassemia as well as about benefits to blood donors.

All the donors were served with fruits, fruitjuice, tea and snacks after the donation.

Donors were also awarded certificate of donation as well as donor card by Akshay Blood Bank
with whom Thalassemia Society of Pune chapter has been working for blood donation camps. They also presented a certificate of appreciation & memento to AMAND, Pune for this noble cause.

As a token love & appreciation, AMAND Pune also presented 02 (two) packets of green tea (CCTea) each to all donors & technicians. We are very much thankful to Mr. H. David & Mr. Th. Amarjit for sponsoring the CCTea packets.

AMAND, Pune duly acknowledge and thank all the donors & technicians for their active
participation and cooperation to make the noble mission successful. The camp was concluded
with warm thanksgiving, appreciation and group photographs.

* This Press Release was sent to e-pao.net by Association Of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune
who can be contacted at amand(DOT)pune(AT)gmail(DOT)com
This Press Release was posted on July 12 2016

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